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Exterior Paths of Travel – Rest Areas
Background
The Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation requires municipalities to consult the public,
people with disabilities and their municipal accessibility advisory committee on the design and
placement of rest areas along exterior paths of travel.
This applies to new or redeveloped existing exterior paths of travel that the Municipality
intends to maintain.
Rest areas are convenient places for people who might have difficulty with standing or walking
for extended periods of time a place to stop and rest.
Application
Rest areas are to be provided on exterior paths of travel in downtown urban areas, where
space is available that doesn’t impede on existing roadways, businesses or private property.
Additionally, rest areas are to be provided on exterior p aths of travel in tourism areas and other
high foot traffic areas that the municipality deems appropriate.
Rest areas in downtown urban areas are to be placed at a distance of up to 250 m, or a
minimum of one on either side of the street.
Note – it is at the municipality’s discretion to define: downtown urban areas, tourism areas and
other high foot traffic areas.
Design
Benches are to be incorporated into the rest area design where possible and at the discretion of
the Municipality.
Benches shall:
have a seat height between 450 mm (17 ¾”) and 500 mm (19 5/8”);
Have arm and back rests; and,
Be of contrasting colour to their background.
Rest areas shall:
Be adjacent and away from the accessible path of travel;
Ensure ground surfaces are firm, stable and slip resistant;
Ensure colour contrast strips to distinguish the path of travel from the rest area itself;
and,
Provide a clear space of 3353 mm (132”) wide by 1525 mm (60”) deep.